Instant Pot Borracho Cranberry Beans
Instant Pot Borracho Cranberry Beans deliver tender, no-soak cranberry beans infused with beer, chicken broth, and picante sauce for deep, robust flavor. Jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and Mexican oregano add warmth and gentle heat, making these hearty beans perfect as a cozy side or a satisfying main alongside rice or tortillas.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Borracho Cranberry Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Power on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté setting.
- 2
Pour the oil into the pot and let it heat for about 1 minute. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the Sauté setting.
- 3
Add the cranberry beans, chicken broth, beer, picante sauce, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, garlic, oregano, and cumin; stir to mix. Close and lock the lid.
- 4
Select high pressure following the manufacturer's directions; set the timer to 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 5
Release the pressure using the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 171.48 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.63 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 27.51 g 10%
- Total Fat 2.12 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.51 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 651.57 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 2.12 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 19.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.04 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.02 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 157.09 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 40.48 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Borracho Cranberry Beans is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beer, Chicken Broth, Dried Cranberry, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 171.48 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Borracho Cranberry Beans?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Instant Pot Borracho Cranberry Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Chicken Broth, Dried Cranberry, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Borracho Cranberry Beans?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 171.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Borracho Cranberry Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Borracho Cranberry Beans healthy?
- Instant Pot Borracho Cranberry Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 171.48 calories and 5.63 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 651.57 mg (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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